I needed a simple dessert to take to a holiday party with adults and children. Cupcakes are simple, especially for a party. You can just grab one, they are already portion controlled and there is no cutting involved. They are kid friendly and adults love them too!
These cupcakes needed simple and different than your “ordinary” cupcake. I wanted them to be festive for the holidays and delicious of course! I came across a lot of different cinnamon cupcakes, but I really wanted a recipe that was easy. So I decided to just start with a box of cake mix and add some cinnamon, and that’s what I did! I can’t thank myself enough, because these simple cinnamon cupcakes were amazing!!
I used a box of yellow cake mix, and followed the instructions on the box. Additionally, I added two teaspoons of cinnamon and one tablespoon of pure vanilla extract. That was it! So simple and yet so very tasty. Not only did I make cinnamon cupcakes, I topped them with cinnamon buttercream. Now I know you might be thinking, “that’s too much cinnamon”…but it wasn’t, I swear they were sooooooo good! I do have to say these cupcakes would be great with regular buttercream or cream cheese frosting, but please try with the cinnamon buttercream first!!
If you really want to “wow” your guests, pipe on the frosting with a little swirl and put in a pastry box. You can buy the boxes at Joann fabrics, Walmart and Party City. I swear people are more impressed with the box I bring them in than the cupcakes themselves! Everyone at the party thought I bought them!
Side note – These cupcakes can be eaten for breakfast…….just sayin’
Here is the recipe for Simple Cinnamon Cupcakes
Simple Cinnamon Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 Box of yellow cake mix
- Eggs, oil and water according to the box
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Follow the instructions per the cake mix box
- Add in vanilla and cinnamon
- Pour into lined cupcake pan
- Bake for 12-15 minutes
- Let cool before frosting
You can’t forget the cinnamon buttercream!
Cinnamon Buttercream
Notes
Store In the Refrigerator
Can be stored for 2 weeks
Make sure Buttercream is at room temp before spreading on cakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 6 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk
Instructions
- In your stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add the softened butter
- Beat butter on medium to high until fluffy
- Add vanilla and salt
- Gradually add powdered sugar and alternate adding in cream
- Continue beating for 2-3 minutes on medium
- Turn to high speed once sugar is incorporated
- Add in the cinnamon and fully mix it in
- If frosting is too stiff add in more milk or cream 1 tsp at a time and beat until combined.
- Spread on Cake and/or put in piping bags
I hope you enjoy these cupcakes as much as I do! Be sure to follow Fun and Frosted for more easy and fun recipes!